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THAI BOEING 737 EXPLODED LAST MARCH 3: THE FAULT OF VAPORS INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP

USA, The inquiry about the explosion of the Thai Airways Boeing 737, already reported by WAPA, occurred last March 3, now have evidenced the real cause of the accident. Acording to the inquiry, the explosion was originated by a fuel pump left running for a long time without fuel in the tank; this caused the over heating and the ignition of the vapors contained in the tank. Following this, FAA issued...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 11698
Rome, Italy, 04/26/2001 16:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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